The Charlie Hunter Quartet's 1996 debut on Blue Note, 'Ready...Set...Shango!', showcases their potent fusion of funk, jazz, and R&B, driven by Hunter's unique seven-string guitar and bass work.
- The album was produced by Ron Blake and engineered by James Farber.
- This release came at a time when jazz fusion was experiencing a resurgence, with groups like the M-Base Collective and other artists on Blue Note pushing the genre's boundaries.
- 'Ready...Set...Shango!' features guest appearances from percussionist J.J. Johnson and saxophonist Javon Jackson.
Charlie Hunter is a guitarist and composer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for his distinctive seven-string guitar and bass playing style. The Charlie Hunter Quartet was a prominent jazz fusion and funk group in the mid-1990s, blending genres with a virtuosic approach.
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